July 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass Times Saturday : 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./Vigil Mass Sunday : 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./Family Mass 12:15 p.m./ (en Español) 5:00 p.m./LIFETEEN Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays : Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español Charismatic Mass : once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone (562) 921-6649 Fax (562) 921-5150 Website http://www.stlinus-church.org Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Linus School (562) 921-0336 Religious Education Office (562) 921-5179 Did you know that St. Linus has a Facebook page? Please be sure to “LIKE” us! www.facebook.com/StLinusCatholicChurch Father Christopher Felix, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, In Residence Father Marco Reyes, In Residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon Couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister Adoration Chapel 24 Hours All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses, Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 6:30—8:00 p.m. and by appointment For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center: Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services Communion to the Sick and Home-bound Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Faith Cherisse Reyes, Bulletin Editor/ Webmaster
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July 29, 2018
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Times Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./Vigil Mass
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./Family Mass 12:15 p.m./ (en Español) 5:00 p.m./LIFETEEN Mass 7:30 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español
Charismatic Mass: once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin)
Father Christopher Felix, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, In Residence Father Marco Reyes, In Residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon Couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister
Adoration Chapel 24 Hours
All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses,
Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Tuesdays 6:30—8:00 p.m. and by appointment
For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center:
Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services
Communion to the Sick and Home-bound
Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal
Christina May, Director of Religious Education Faith Cherisse Reyes, Bulletin Editor/ Webmaster
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Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) 921-5179 Office
Religious Vocations Parish Center: (562) 921-6649
Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office
(562) 921-6649
St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) 921-0336 Office www.stlinuslions.com
St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson
(562) 822-4506
Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas
(562) 260-7175
Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna “AC”
(562) 921-6649 Confirmation Coordinator:
Anthony Cerna “AC” (562) 921-6649
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PAGE 3 Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario WEEKLY MIRACLE
This week marks the beginning of a kind of “liturgical detour.” We have been listening to Saint Mark’s Gospel during this liturgical year (Year B). Today we begin to hear a long section from John’s Gospel, start-ing with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. This miracle story is a prelude to the Lord’s statements that we will begin hearing in a few weeks, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “bread of life.” Each week we witness a miracle at Mass. We do not see a mul-tiplication of loaves before us. What our eyes of faith al-low us to see is the miracle of the transformation of com-mon elements—bread and wine—into the Lord’s Body and Blood. Once we have received the Lord, the multipli-cation begins, for in the Eucharist we are strengthened to multiply our efforts to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, and bring comfort to the despairing.
Question of the Week
First Reading — When they had eaten, there was some left over, as the LORD had said (2 Kings 4:42-44). Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Strive to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-6). Gospel — Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distrib-uted them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted (John 6:1-15). Question for Children: How do you share with others what you have? Question for Adults: In what ways do you gener-ously provide for the needs of others who have little or noth-ing?
Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
Pregunta de la Semana
Lecturas de la Semana
Primera lectura — Eliseo da de comer a cien hombres con veinte panes de cebada, los primeros frutos de la últi-ma cosecha y quedan sobras (2 Reyes 4:42-44). Salmo — Abres tú la mano, Señor, y sacias de favores a todo viviente (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Pablo exhorta a los efesios a que se muestren dignos de la vocación que han recibido; siendo comunidad unida, llena de fe y esperanza (Efesios 4:1-6). Evangelio — Jesús da de comer a un enorme gentío que incluye cinco mil hombres con cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados (Juan 6:1-15). Pregunta para los niños: ¿Compartes con otros lo que tienes? Pregunta para los adultos: ¿De qué manera cubre las necesi-dades de otros que tienen poco o nada?
Readings for the Week
Lunes: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Martes: Jer 14:17-22; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Miércoles: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Sal 59 (58):2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Jueves: Jer 18:1-6; Sal 146 (145):1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Viernes: Jer 26:1-9; Sal 69 (68):5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Sal 69 (68):15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Sal 78 (77):3-4, 23-25, 54; Ef 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
The eyes of all look hopefully to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
— Psalm 145:15
We would like to thank our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your
weekly donations.
May God bless you for your continued support.
We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) by
visiting https://stlinus.churchgiving.com/ or call(800) 950-9952 to set up an account.
MASS COLLECTION JULY 21/22
5:30 PM VIGIL $1,288.60
7:30 AM $1,685.00
9:00 AM $1,983.40
10:30 AM $1,667.47
12:15 PM $1,293.00
5:00 PM $805.56
7:30 PM $581.09
GRAND TOTAL $ 9,304.12
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
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Saturday, July 28th
7:30 AM Gilbert Guhit, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Luz Teves, R.I.P.
Sunday, July 29th 7:30 AM Jaime Santos, Thanksgiving 9:00 AM Father Tony Gomez 10:30 AM Esther Moreno, Happy Birthday 12:15 PM Francisco Javier Gonzalez Luna, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Paul Apodaca, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Maria Rodrigues, Thanksgiving
Monday, July 30th 8:30 AM Esther Moreno, Happy Birthday
Tuesday, July 31st 8:30 AM Ignacio Garcia, Birthday, Death Anniversary 7:00 PM Estrella Tiamson, Birthday, R.I.P.
Wednesday, August 1st 8:30 AM Michael & Richard O’Donnell, Health
Thursday, August 2nd 8:30 AM Marie O’Donnell, Health
Friday, August 3rd 8:30 AM Anna Betancourt, Happy Birthday 7:00 PM Adrian Eduardo Ayala, Happy Birthday
Saturday, August 4th 7:30 AM Don Jayamaha, 1 Year Death Anniversary 5:30 PM Bueno Family Reunion
Sunday, August 5th 7:30 AM Deacon Mario & Ann Guerra, Wedding Anniversary 9:00 AM Don Jayamaha, 1 Year Death Anniversary 10:30 AM Serafin & Delfina Salazar 12:15 PM Angie, 50th Birthday & Lulu Ramirez 17th Birthday 5:00 PM Cuco Sandoval, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Juana Quezada, R.I.P.
July 29, 2018
IN OUR PRAYERS
Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need…
If you or someone in your family is in need of prayers, please contact the Parish office at (562) 921-6649 or email: [email protected] Thank you
:
Teresa Velador, Elpidio Velador, Joey Lascano Sr., Angie Guerrero, Charito Wells, Lorrie Teodoro, Little Ruben Ramirez, Mireya Lozano, Christopher Hon-rado, Emil Evangelista Jr. Ursula Hirezi, Farida Maiz, Sydney Teodoro, Debra Rios, Robert Ray Rios, Alberta Luna, David Ramirez, Zachary Pereyra, Richard Cortez, Maria Hodgers, Manuel Guillen, Jose Acero, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea Robinson, Ramona Ramirez, Ed & Doris Boucree, Eddie & Rosa Perez, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia Navarro, John Adams, Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas “Ellie”, Ester Hebein, Moses Estrada, Dianne Roberts, Emily Mercado, Victoria Lopez, Erica Marton, Augustine Quezada, Ofelia Evangelista, Angel Guardado-Banuelos, John Hernandez, Linda Collado, Sandra Bonsall Galvan, Aida Velador, Ramona Quinones, Abertano Rutiaga, Car-men Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Michael Abad, Marita Alvarez, Roberto Alvarez, Michael O’Donnell, Richard O’Donnell, Joe Chavez, Helen Rapasky, Glenn & Patricia Hackett, Rigoberto Cervantez, Maria Refugio Contreras, Mike Abad, Iris Le Duff, Frank Le Duff, Tricia Najar, Margarita Rios, Aiden Alonso, Mary Hernandez,
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El día 2 de agosto es la fiesta de Santa María de los Ánge-les, patrona de Costa Rica y de los franciscanos. En 1635 la mestiza Juana Pereira descubrió una pequeña imagen de María con el Niño Dios. Varias veces la imagen se le perdió y regresaba al sitio donde la había encontrado el día 2 de agosto. Por esta razón el lugar a donde regresaba se convirtió en su santuario y se le dio el título de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles en honor de la capilla dedicada a Santa María de los Ángeles afuera del pueblito de Asís en Italia. Esta capillita reconocida como la Porciúncula (pedacito de tierra) fue restaurada por san Francisco. Allí nació la familia franciscana y Francisco insistió que los frailes nunca abandonaran ese lugar porque era consagra-do a Dios. Allí María y los ángeles alababan a Dios cuan-do los seres humanos habían dejado de hacerlo. Según parece, la imagen costarricense también insis-tió en quedarse en un pedacito de tierra consagrado a Dios donde sus hijos e hijas pueden recurrir a ella y adorar al Dios eterno.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE ETERNAL REPOSE OF:
BAPTISMS
WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
BAPT IZED ON JULY 21 , 2018
Benjamin W. Viramontes Evangeline Covarrubias Michelle A. Valenzuela
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are the demands of family, friends, and work more than you can bear at times? Do you ever feel small in the face of the many needs of the world? We all have those mo-ments when we feel that “there just isn’t enough of me to go around.” We can think about these moments as we hear Elijah’s servant and Philip wonder how many people can be fed with such a meager amount of food. Yet both found the bounty of God’s goodness, as those small gifts were multiplied to feed a multitude. It is true that there isn’t enough of each of us to go around. But with God’s grace, together as members of Christ’s body, we are sure to find that there is something each of us can bring so that the love of God may be known.
STAND FIRM In time of desolation one should never make a
change, but stand firm in the resolutions and decisions that guided one the day before the desolation.
—St. Ignatius of Loyola
SEA FIRME En tiempo de desolación nunca hacer mudanza, mas estar firme y constante en los propósitos y determinación
en que estaba el día antecedente a la tal desolación. —San Ignacio de Loyola
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ATTENTION: ST. LINUS MINISTRY LEADERS
A MANDATORY Parish Leaders Meeting, with our Pas-tor, Fr. Chris Felix, is scheduled for Monday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Each ministry is asked to send one representative to attend the meeting.
We thank you and look forward to serving you as we plan another year full of spiritual work here at St. Linus Church. If you have any questions, or if I can be of ser-vice in any way, please do not hesitate to call the parish office at (562) 921-6649 or you may email: [email protected].
YOUR ARTICLES ARE IMPORTANT! Use our parish bulletin to inform the community about your Ministry and/or group event. Send your articles via email two weeks before you need the article in the bulletin; the email address is [email protected]. PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES FOR JULY 2018
Will take place on: Spanish – Wednesday, August 29th at 7:30 PM English – Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 PM
Please call the Parish Office to register.
In order to keep our church clean, beautiful, and inviting, please refrain from bringing food or drinks into the Church. This includes chewing gum during mass.
Thank you.
Parish News
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS An annual deep cleaning of the kitchen has been scheduled. All ministries that have a storage cabinet, must remove ALL items by August 4th by 2:00 PM. Any items not removed will be discarded. Items may be returned back to your storage cabinet space beginning August 8th. All food items stored, must be in air tight containers (not ziplocks), NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, please call or email Ana Engquist: [email protected] /
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Religious Education enrollment for First Holy Commun-ion and returning students begins June 4th through Sep-tember 4th. Applications are available at the Religious Education Office and the Parish Office.
Both Wednesday and Saturday classes are available for most grades. If you have any questions regarding our pro-gram, please call the Religious Education Office at (562) 921-5179 or email us at [email protected].
Please check for updates on our website
www.stlinus-church.org
Religious Education News
Safeguard the Children
DID YOU KNOW? Go beyond just saying “no” to teach children about polite exceptions Rules about po-liteness seem to be in contradiction to the rules we teach children about avoiding predators and responding to be-haviors that make them uncomfortable. It’s important to expand on the idea of saying “no” when someone asks them to cross a boundary. Explain that there are situations where being rude is acceptable, if that’s what it takes, and help them understand that being polite has its limits. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article “Exceptions for Children on Society’s Rules about Being ‘Polite’ visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx
Las normas de la amabilidad parecen que estuvieran en contradicción con las reglas que les enseñamos a los ni-ños cuando se trata de evitar a los depredadores o re-chazarlos. Es por eso que es importante ampliar el con-cepto de que es válido decir “NO” cuando alguien quiere sobrepasarse con ellos. Explíqueles que hay situaciones donde ser pesado con alguien más es aceptable, porque la amabilidad tiene límites. Si quiere la copia completa del artículo de VIRTUS sobre las “Excepciones a las reglas sociales acerca de la amabilidad”, http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx
2018-2019 Confirmation Registration will is available. For requirements and registration information, please visit www.stlinus-church.org/confirmation/ Questions? Contact Anthony Cerna (AC) at [email protected] Phone Number: 562 921-6649
A ti, Señor, sus ojos vuelven todos y tú los alimentas a su tiempo.
— Salmo 145 (144):15
First Holy Communion Pictures are ready for pick up. Please stop by the Religious Education office during busi-ness hours. Day time hours: Mon.-Sat. 9AM –2 PM Eve-ning hours: Mon.—Thurs. 4:30 PM –6:30 PM.
A LITTLE
Put yourself in the place of the boy in today’s Gospel. He had five barley loaves and two fish. Probably just enough for himself and his family, or a friend who made the jour-ney to hear Jesus with him. What must he have thought, as he heard Andrew tell the Lord about the meal he had brought with him? Did he go to Andrew to tell him about the food, and offer it, or did someone notice that he had the food and let the others know? However it came to pass, the boy’s gifts were called forth, and his small meal was given to the Lord. The boy trusted that in Jesus’ hands, his barley loaves and fish would be put to good use. Jesus blessed the loaves and fish and fed thousands with them.
BECOMES A LOT In the hands of the Lord, the little the boy’s food became a feast for many. Each of us has been given particular gifts and talents—the minutes, hours, and days that make up our lives, and material and financial resources. We may feel that it is barely enough for us. We might hesitate before we give anything to another, out of fear that we will not have enough, or simply because we do not let the need of the other into our mind and heart. Like the boy in the Gospel, our gifts may seem insignificant; we may feel that the little we have is not enough to truly make a differ-ence in the life of another. Any who have given of them-selves in service know that very often the opposite is true, however. We gain so much more than we give! Our gifts are called forth in community. We must trust that in giv-ing for the sake of another, God’s love will be known and shared.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TREE OF LIFE
Our Tree of Life has been put up in the church vestibule and the leaves and rocks will soon be installed for those who have completed their pledge. If you have completed your pledge, please be sure to turn in a form so your leaf or rock can be ordered. Below you will find an order form in case you have misplaced yours. Please fill out and return to the parish office. Envelope #______ Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ Phone number_______________________ Please allow one space between words and after punctuation. Please print. Layout of the inscription will be interpreted by the engraver.
I/ WE WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTION IN RECOGNITION ON MY/OUR:
Check here if you are a member of our parish. Check here if you wish to be a member of our parish. I want to receive offering envelopes. I want information on Parish Pay (Electronic Giving).
Circle One: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Mr. and Mrs. (Please Print)
We greatly appreciate you providing your updated information.
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. We extend our hearts to all whether long time residents or newly arrived in the parish. If you have NOT registered or have moved, please fill out this form with all updated information and place it in the collection basket or bring it to the parish office.
UN POCO Ponte en el lugar del muchacho del Evangelio de hoy. A penas tenía cinco panes y dos pescados. Probablemente lo sufi-ciente para él y su familia o algún amigo con quien había hecho el viaje para escuchar a Jesús. ¿Qué es lo que él debió de haber pensado, al escuchar a Andrés decirle al Señor acerca de la comida que había llevado con él? ¿Fue con Andrés a decirle lo de la comida, o a ofrecérsela, o alguien se dio cuenta que él tenía alimentos y se lo dijo a otros? Sin embargo, lo que pasó fue que esos alimentos de ese muchacho fueron solicitados y presentados al Señor. El muchacho confiaba que en la manos de Jesús, sus pequeños panes y pescados serían para un buen fin. Jesús bendijo los panes y pescados y alimentó a miles con ellos.
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Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of May 11 2018, we now have $612,361.03 collected to date. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Pledged/Gifts received is $1,005,294.66. Thank you again, and God bless, to all who given to-wards this worthwhile program. Soon, those of you who have yet to re-spond will be receiving another opportunity to participate. So much more is yet to be done to honor our past generations and prepare us for future generations to come. Celebrando Nuestro Pasado ~ Preparando para Nuestro Futuro Al 11 de Mayo de 2018 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $612,361.03 en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $1,005,294.66. en regalos. Mu-chas gracias y bendiciones a todos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comunidad parroquial. Para los que no han partici-pado, pronto recibirán otra oportunidad para contribuir. Todavía hay mucho por hacer para honrar a las generaciones antepasa-das y preparar para nuevas generaciones en el futuro.
$ 612,361.03
PAY BY CHECK Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign You may mail your check to: St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 or stop by the Parish office to drop off your payment. PAY WITH CASH You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. GIVE ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: www.stlinus-church.org 2. Click GIVE ONLINE. Follow the link to WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) Donations
3. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select from the Giving Opportunities on which fund you would like to donate to.
6. For Capital Campaign, select the box titled “Capital Campaign”
7. Select from the options: Create a Recurring Donation, or Make a One– Time Donation.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ACCOUNTS If you have any questions or concerns about your Capital Campaign ac-count please call either Maureen Linnebur (562)716-0564 or Mary Betancourt (562) 665-4894 for clarification.
Pledge Payment Options
NEXT SUNDAY IS AMEN SUNDAY
Amen Sunday is an opportunity for us to celebrate and highlight the progress of our Capital Campaign. It also gives us a chance to bring in our pledge and stand in solidarity with our parish and the mission of our campaign. If you would like to bring in your campaign pledge envelopes or your checks towards your commitment it is very welcomed and appreciated. If you have not pledged we also welcome your monetary donations.
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The Prophet’s Profit
If you want to compare miracles in the first reading and the gospel, Elisha did his first, but Jesus did it better. Elisha had a hundred people to feed with twenty barley loaves and a handful of fresh grain. Jesus had five thousand people and only five loaves and a couple fish. So was Jesus trying to show up Elisha? Neither Jesus nor Elisha ever did a miracle for their own benefit. When Elisha cure the kings servant, he refused to accept a gift, because it would imply that Elisha did the miracle, while the prophet knew that God had cured him. Jesus refused to let the crowds make him a king. The miracle of feeding the five thousand was not done just for the crowd. He was using it to teach the disciples something important. He knew there would be times when they felt overwhelmed, so he showed them what God can do with our meager abilities. There are millions of people hungry for the good news that Jesus brings to the world. Remember the miracle of the loaves when you only have a few dollars to give to the missions, or when you’re not sure you know enough to teach someone about Jesus. And remember that you do those things, not to make you look holy, but to let God
show his loving power. There are millions of people hungry for the good news that Je-sus brings to the world. Remember the miracle of the loaves when you only have a few dollars to give to the missions, when you’re not sure you know enough to teach someone about Je-sus, when you don’t know how to invite someone to come back to church. And remember that you do those things, not to make you look holy, but to let God show his loving power.
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